[Seb_0810]

Can certain types of mushrooms contain vitamin B12? Since mushrooms often grow in bacteria-rich evironments, and mushrooms feed by absorbing nutrients around them, and bacteria produce vitamin B12, I was thinking that it may be possible mushrooms can have B12. Am I correct?

 

[gaya]

I know that some people choose not to wash or over wash their veggies so they consume a bit of the soil tho I don't if that's enough. I guess that would depend on the kind of compost you are using as well.

 

[jeezycreezy]

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>gaya</strong> <a href="/forum/post/0"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a><br><br>
I know that some people choose not to wash or over wash their veggies so they consume a bit of the soil tho I don't if that's enough. I guess that would depend on the kind of compost you are using as well.</div>
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Yeah, it all depends on poop levels. So I'll take a supplement thanks just the same. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smiley.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=""><br><br><br><br>
Cheers!<br><br>
TJ

 

[troub]

factoid: most snow cap mushrooms are grown in horse manure/hay compost

 

[raw jess]

Aren't most mushrooms grown in manure/compost?

 

[codemonkey]

shiitake mushrooms are grown on logs.

 

[Tom]

I think it might be true that soil on our food might contain B-12 from the bacteria, but might it not be better to clean one's food thoroughly and take a B-12 supplement?

 

[gaya]

I don't prefer poo myself lol but hey, to each their own! I take a pill when mostly raw or just consume fortified B12 foods when not.

 

[troub]

since an animal product is utlized for mass produced mushrooms would you consider those products vegan?<br><br><br><br>
This is assuming the person considers sugar filtered through bone-char as not vegan.<br><br><br><br>
I'm just wondering peoples views on this as I am still formulating my own viewpoints towards this.

 

[compassionate1]

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shiitake mushrooms are grown on logs.</div>
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I always thought they were grown in manure. That's why they're called shiitake. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/tongue3.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="">

 

[codemonkey]

I just like to say shiitake any time mushrooms are being discussed.<br><br><br><br>
But yeah, they're grown on logs. You can actually grow them yourself fairly cheaply but I haven't tried it yet. One of these days I will have a log 'o shiitake mushrooms in my kitchen.

 

[froggythefrog]

It's possible mushrooms could contain B12 from the soil they are grown in. However, I've never seen anything where mushrooms are considered a good source of B12. In order to be sure, you should take a supplement or have said mushrooms tested in a lab before each meal you plan to include them in. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smiley.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="">

 

[compassionate1]

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I just like to say shiitake any time mushrooms are being discussed.<br><br><br><br>
But yeah, they're grown on logs. You can actually grow them yourself fairly cheaply but I haven't tried it yet. One of these days I will have a log 'o shiitake mushrooms in my kitchen.</div>
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A shiitake log? ewwwwww. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/grin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="">

 

[tearhsong2]

Most commercially available mushrooms are cultivated in manure that has been completely sterilzed, so there probably isn't any B-12. If they were cultivated in unsterilized manure, it still wouldn't be a reliable source of B-12, so take your B-12!

 

[raw jess]

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A shiitake log? ewwwwww. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/grin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=""></div>
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Everyone knows that shiitake logs should be in the bathroom!<br><br><br><br>
..and spray that stuff when you're done!

 

[bstutzma]

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Most commercially available mushrooms are cultivated in manure that has been completely sterilzed, so there probably isn't any B-12. If they were cultivated in unsterilized manure, it still wouldn't be a reliable source of B-12, so take your B-12!</div>
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Yup. Take your B12, people!

 

[compassionate1]

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Everyone knows that shiitake logs should be in the bathroom!<br><br><br><br>
..and spray that stuff when you're done!</div>
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Spray the logs? What will that do? <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/tongue3.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=""><br><br><br><br><br><br>
Or do you mean the vapoorizer spray from Envy? Now that would be useful.

 

[WolfRain]

So just out of interest... If I decided to start growing mushrooms on my allotment which I covered in manure from the Horse Refuge where I volunteer, I wouldn't have enough B12? What about with my other Veggies? I shouldn't have to wash them, I don't put anything on them put water.<br><br><br><br>
WolfRain

 

[Alli]

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<div class="quote-block">since an animal product is utlized for mass produced mushrooms would you consider those products vegan?<br><br><br><br>
This is assuming the person considers sugar filtered through bone-char as not vegan.<br><br><br><br>
I'm just wondering peoples views on this as I am still formulating my own viewpoints towards this.</div>
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I consider mushrooms grown in manure to be vegan. It's not like meat or dairy or eggs where the animal is abused for the product. Horses are going to poop. I don't think they'll mind too much if we use it.

 

[Katieq]

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since an animal product is utlized for mass produced mushrooms would you consider those products vegan?<br><br><br><br>
This is assuming the person considers sugar filtered through bone-char as not vegan.<br><br><br><br>
I'm just wondering peoples views on this as I am still formulating my own viewpoints towards this.</div>
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Unfortunately, just about all produce, including organic, is grown using animal by-products. The only way to avoid this is to seek out organic vegan farmers in your area (a rare breed) or grow your own produce. Do a google search on this, and read Organic Inc by Samuel Fromatrz, for a clear understanding of how this works.